Fun for the entire family!! A short little tale filled with fun songs and antics of the littlest performers! The entire cast is between 4 and 8 years old. Only 2 shows, March 23rd and 24th at 2:00PM at NOVA. Directed by Janie Sutton and sponsored by Stonerock Business Solutions. #novacenterfortheperformingarts #tinythespians #ittybittyproductions #forthekiddies #familyfun #youththeater #downtownbillings
Grand in scale yet intimate in its message, Brahms’ “Human Requiem” (his preferred title) offers consolation for the living rather than judgment for the dead. In keeping with the composer’s intention that this work would be “for all people,” this performance will be presented in English. Former bassoon intern and MASO competition winner Julien Rollins makes his solo debut.
After opening with a reimagined Bach Cello Suite, the Grammy award-winning violinist presents selections from This Is America, an anthology born out of the social justice reckoning of 2020 and 2021. Each work is an intimate reflection on the current state of American society, looking through an unflinching lens at universal topics like separation, loneliness, hope, and love.
Eimear Arkins’ pristine vocals and dexterous fiddle playing complement Brian Bigley’s ethereal and evocative piping, all supported by the solid, rhythmic foundation of William Coulter’s Grammy-winning guitar playing. Eimear and Brian will also delight with their world-class dancing.
Come, one! Come, all! Be ready to be dazzled by a jaw-dropping fusion of acrobats, aerial flyers, balancers, and contortionists as they bring the music of the symphony to life in unique and delightful ways. One act runs seamlessly into the next in an over-the-top collage of moods and genres that will leave you breathless.
A beautiful operatic spin on the fairytale of Cinderella, composed by Pauline Viardot. The story has familiar, and new, characters seen in unexpected storylines. Directed by Jan Michael Kliewer. Presented by Rimrock Opera Foundation and NOVA Center for the Performing Arts.
Benny is going into the 6th grade, but he has one problem: he can’t decide which instrument he wants to play. Violin? Clarinet? Tuba? There are too many to choose from! Join Benny on his journey as he meets different musicians, learns about instruments in the orchestra, and discovers all the opportunities music can provide. This show is geared towards K-6 students and their parents.
The Juilliard-trained Ahn Trio collaborates with the Billings Symphony on one of Beethoven’s most unusual works: his radiantly joyful Triple Concerto. The program concludes with Stravinsky’s Pulcinella Suite, an elegant neoclassical confection filled with quirky humor and catchy tunes.
Alive After 5, Thurs. Aug 3, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: Between McCormick Cafe (2419 Montana Ave.) & Craft Local
Band: Lost Canyons
McCormick Cafe, located at 2419 Montana Ave., has been an Alive After 5 host location for all twenty years of the series’ existence making it the perfect place for us to wrap up the 20th Anniversary season on Thursday, August 3rd from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, while band Lost Canyons, an indie rock duo from Bozeman Montana, make their Alive After 5 debut.
The Lost Canyons consists of Kennan Krause (vocals and guitar) and Mitch Lauenstein (acoustic, banjo, vocals). The group was recently voted as the #1 New Local Band and #2 Local Rock Band for 2023 Bozeman’s Choice!
Every Alive After 5 season has a line-up that includes local, regional, and national bands. We know the Billings community love to support their local favorites so we make sure they are in the line-up, But we also see and hear all the time that they enjoy and crave a chance to support other touring bands from around Montana or from out of state too. This season alone we’ve hosted bands and musicians from Billings, Bozeman, Red Lodge, Hardin, Nashville, Illinois, and Colorado.
Alive After 5 is coordinated, from set-up to tear-down, annually by our downtown Business Improvement District (B.I.D.), a non-profit whose work plan focuses on a clean and safe downtown. The B.I.D. is a one of the four non-profit’s housed within the Downtown Billings Alliance (DBA). In the eight weeks leading up to this week’s final concert, our 2023 Alive After 5 series has brought over 11,000 people to downtown Billings this summer.
What is Alive After 5?
Alive After 5 is a weekly, all ages, outdoor summer event coordinated, from set-up to tear-down, annually by our Downtown team and hosted at a different downtown location each Thursday in June and July. Created to offer an outdoor space with live music and drinks for the community to gather downtown together during the week after work. The event moves from location to location to help boost the downtown economy of various downtown businesses, restaurants, breweries, and bars open in the evenings.
Admission
Admission for each Alive After 5 is free to the public, however, those 21 and older wishing to consume alcohol must purchase a $2 wristband at one of the Purple DBA tents at the event.
The V.I.P. Area
At each Alive After 5 there is a special tented V.I.P. area with seating options, tables, free ice-cold water, and easy access to one of the event bar locations. There are only twenty $10 V.I.P wristbands sold to the public each week, the rest of the V.I.P. wristbands are given to the many sponsors who support the Alive After 5 series. To purchase one of the twenty V.I.P. Wristband ahead of time you can call (406-294-5060) or visit the DBA office (116 N. 29th Street) Monday through Wednesday 9am to 4pm.
Valley Credit Union is the producing (title) sponsor of the 2023 Alive After 5 concert series. Supporting sponsors include TDS Fiber, MariMint, Alpha Overhead Door, B-Town Vapes & Glass, Hensel Law, Stella’s Kitchen & Bakery, ClockTower Inn, Planet 106.7, Zone 96.3, Classic Hits 105.9, KSKY 94.1, KBEAR 98.1, ESPN 910, and Earth First Aid.
